Lucien Laviscount
| Lucien Laviscount | |
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Laviscount in 2009 | |
| Born |
Lucien Leon Laviscount 9 June 1992 Burnley, Lancashire |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
Lucien Leon Laviscount (born 9 June 1992) is a British actor and recording artist best known for his portrayal of Jonah Kirby on popular BBC One drama Waterloo Road.
He first came to prominence in 2007 after starring in teen dramedy Grange Hill. In 2009, Laviscount had a recurring role on iconic British soap opera Coronation Street as Ben Richardson. In 2011, he competed in the rebooted series of Celebrity Big Brother, where he became involved in a love triangle with Amy Childs and Kerry Katona.
In 2012 he made the transition to recording artist with the release of his debut single "Dance With You". He was set to play the lead in the potential series Supernatural: Bloodlines, a spin-off to the CW show Supernatural, which did not get picked up. In 2015, he was cast as a regular character, Earl Grey, in the first season of the horror comedy Scream Queens on FOX. In 2014 he appeared in the big scream movie Honeytrap where he played one of the lead roles.
Early and personal life
Laviscount grew up in Ribble Valley in Lancashire. He attended Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe, where he was awarded 10 GCSEs, and was also a member of Carol Godby's theatre workshop in Bury.[1] His parents are of Trinidadian descent and he has two brothers, Louis and Jules.[2][3]
Acting career
At the age of 10, Laviscount appeared in an advertising campaign for Marks & Spencer.[4] He secured roles in programmes such as Clocking Off and Johnny and the Bomb before becoming a series regular in BBC One series Grange Hill.[2] Laviscount was then cast as religious swimmer Ben Richardson in Coronation Street. He appeared as Jonah Kirby, a school pupil, in the TV show Waterloo Road in 2011.[5][6] He later appeared in series 2 of Trollied.
It was announced on 22 February 2014 that Laviscount would be playing the lead role of Ennis Ross in Supernatural: Bloodlines, a spin-of to the US CW show Supernatural. He appeared in the backdoor pilot episode but the show did not get picked up. In 2015, Laviscount played a regular role in Fox's US horror comedy series Scream Queens.[7]
Reality TV
In 2010, Laviscount took part in a charity football match alongside Jack McMullen, Lyndon Ogbourne and other actors in aid of Sport Relief.[8]
Celebrity Big Brother 2011
On 18 August 2011, Laviscount became a housemate in Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother 2011.[9] He lasted until the final week, finishing fifth. On the show, he flirted with fellow housemates Amy Childs and Kerry Katona. He found himself torn between the attentions of Katona and Childs which culminated in "Bedgate" where he ended up sharing a bed with the latter after a drunken party.[10] He was dubbed 'Mumbles' by his fellow housemates and entertained viewers with his fondness for showing off his physique in the house gym.[11]
Music career
Laviscount signed with SK Records in January 2012. His debut single, "Dance With You", featuring US Hip-Hop artist MANN, was scheduled for an April 2012 release.[12] It was a commercial failure after failing to chart.
MOBO Awards 2011
Laviscount was at the MOBO Awards held on 5 October 2011 at SECC Glasgow. He presented an award with Jade Thompson to Adele who won "Best International Act" category at the 2011 MOBO Awards.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Clocking Off | Tom | Series three, episode five |
| 2006 | Johnny and the Bomb | Yo-Less | Three-part series |
| New Street Law | Alfie | Series one, episode seven | |
| 2007 – 2008 | Grange Hill | Jake Briggs | Regular character |
| 2008 | Life Bites | Jake | Regular Character |
| 2009 | Father & Son | Elijah King | Series one, episode one |
| Coronation Street | Ben Richardson | Regular character | |
| 2010 – 2011 | Waterloo Road | Jonah Kirby | Series 6 |
| 2011 | Casualty | Liam Briggs | Episode "Epiphany" |
| New Tricks | David Green | Episode "Setting out your Stall" | |
| Celebrity Big Brother 2011 | Himself | Housemate | |
| Shameless | Dee Davies | Series 8 Episode 16 | |
| Trollied | Stu | Series 2 | |
| 2013 | Death in Paradise | Duncan Wood | Series 2, Episode 8 |
| The Syndicate | Matt Greco | Series 2 Episode 4 | |
| Love Matters | Jake | Episode: Kitten | |
| Skins | Jason | Series 7 Episode 5-6 | |
| 2014 | Supernatural | Ennis Ross | Episode: Bloodlines |
| 2014 | Episodes | Minor role | Series 3, Episode 4 |
| 2014 | "Honeytrap" | Troy | |
| 2015 | Scream Queens | Earl Grey[7] | Series regular |
| 2016 | The Bye Bye Man | John | Post-production |
| 2016 | Coco | Derek | |
| 2016 | Still Star-Crossed | Romeo |
References
- ↑ "Ribble Valley teenager sampling Coronation Street life". Lancashire Telegraph. 25 February 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- 1 2 "Ribble Valley schoolboy Lucien Laviscount lands role on Grange Hill". Lancashire Telegraph. 15 December 2006. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ↑ "BB Sophie 'romancing' ex-Corrie star". Digital Spy. 13 May 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ↑ "Youngsters wear it like Beckham". Lancashire Telegraph. 12 September 2002. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ↑ "Corrie confirms Laviscount departure". Digital Spy. 9 September 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ↑ "Ribble Valley heart-throb in TV affair". Lancashire Telegraph. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- 1 2 Killer Cast Photos | Scream Queens on FOX
- ↑ "Soap actors join charity football event". Digital Spy. 19 March 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ↑ "Celebrity Big Brother 2011: The full line-up revealed". Daily Mail. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ↑ 'Lucien Laviscount kisses Kerry Katona and gets in bed with Amy Childs' Daily Mail 4 September 2011
- ↑ 'Day 17 Darryn grills Mumbles' Channel5.com 3 September 2011.
- ↑ Lucien Laviscount announces debut single dance with you Digital Spy 26 January 2012